The common name of the Cercis Canadensis plant is eastern redbud. In fact, It is a popular plant. It is an ornamental and deciduous plant but also it is sometimes called judas tree.
Classification:
| Class | Dicotyledonae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae- Pea Family |
| Subfamily | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Species | C.canadensis |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Stem data:
| Is stem Aromatic | No |
| Lenticels | Not Conspicuous |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Buds | Smooth/Hairless |
| Form | Zig Zags |
Flowering data:
| Color | Pink, Purple/Lavender |
| Value to Gardener | It is Edible, as well as it has a Long Blooming period and Showy |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Shape | Irregular, Lipped |
| Petals | Fused petals |
| Size | < 1 inch |
| Flower | Showy |
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Subphylum | Angiospermae |
| Plant type | Tree, Edible, Native Plant, Shrub |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Attracts | In particular, it attracts butterflies, Pollinators Specialized Bees |
Fruit data:
| Fruit Color | Brown/Copper, Green, Red/Burgundy |
| Display/Harvest Time | During Fall and summer it is the best time to harvest it. |
| Fruit Type | Legume |
| Fruit Length | 1-3 inches |
Leaf data:
| Leaf | It is Green in color but is considered a good fall |
| Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics | Deciduous |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Margin | Entire |
| Hairs Present | No |
| Length | 3-6 inches high. |
| Color | Green |
| Deciduous Leaf Fall Color | Gold/Yellow |
| Width | It is 3-6 inches wide. |
| Arrangement | Alternate |
| Shape | Cordate, Ovate |
Plant care:
| Water | Low |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Sun | Part shade, shade |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil pH | Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0) |
| Drainage | Especially a well-drained soil |
| Level of moisture | Moist |
| Best suitable soil type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand are considered as the most suitable soil types. |
| Preferred description | Generally Moist, fertile, well-drained soils |
| Origin/native | It is commonly found in Eastern North America from southern Ontario, south to northern Florida but which can thrive as far west as California. |
How to care for Cercis Canadensis?
Light:
Full sun and partial shade are specifically best for this plant; however, it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct also unfiltered sunlight each day.
Water:
Medium water is required whereas, overwatering is to be avoided.
Soil:
Generally, Cercis canadensis grows in deep, moist gritty soil that drains well. Similarly, this plant needs Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy soil.
Fertilizer:
Cercis canadensis grows without heavy fertilization, however, it needs well-drained moist soil.
Cercis canadensis growth:
It grows 30 feet tall and eventually reaches to 6 to 10 inches in diameter.
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